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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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